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“We Made It, Friend”: The First African American Female Officers in the US Navy
In December 1944, Harriet Pickens and Frances Wills became the first African American WAVES officers.
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Medgar Evers: US Army Veteran and Civil Rights Leader
Medgar Evers was one of more than a million African Americans who served in the US military during World War II. He returned home only to face daily discrimination and paid the ultimate price for his fight against inequality.
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Japanese American Incarceration Education Resources
The Museum highlights educational resources for teachers and students that can be used to explore Japanese American incarceration.
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Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Rufus G. Herring's Medal of Honor
In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.
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History, Imperialism, and Revolution: C.L.R. James and Fascist Italy’s Invasion of Ethiopia
C.L.R. James (1901-1989) called for mass resistance to Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia in 1935.
Past Events
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemorative Program
01/27/2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin us for an evening of remembrance and reflection as The National WWII Museum commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
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Scout Week Badge Workshop: Storytelling with Photography
01/25/2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMScouts will learn to snap the perfect shot by exploring how to capture compelling images and create engaging narratives with their work.
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Teaching Difficult Histories Teacher Workshop: Part 2
01/25/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMMiddle and high school educators are invited to join us for a powerful two-part professional development series exploring challenging topics from the war that changed the world.
